Issue - decisions

            RESOLVED

(i)         That the establishment of a Council lottery for a one year trial be approved.

(ii)        That a progress report be submitted after year one to agree the continuation or cessation of the lottery.

(iii)       That the procurement of an external lottery management company to provide the expertise to establish a lottery and be responsible for the day-to-day running of this service be approved.

(iv)       That the Director of Community Services be authorised to approve the award of the management contract.

REASONS

(i)            To raise funding for local voluntary and community groups.

(ii)        To allow the Council to determine if the lottery is raising sufficient funding for local good causes.

(iii)       To provide expertise to the council and advice and support to local good causes that join the scheme.

(iv)       For expediency.